MUNICH AIRPORT IS NAMED THE WINNER OF BEST AIRPORT IN EUROPE AWARD AT THE 2010 SKYTRAX WORLD AIRPORT AWARDS
Munich Airport Airport has celebrated the news that it has been named the "Best Airport Europe" by Skytrax - the award based on
the votes of more than 9.8 million travellers from over 100 different countries.
Munich Airport ranked 4th in the worldwide rankings, moving up from 5th in 2009.
Announced at The Skytrax World Airport Awards ceremony, held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2010 in Brussels, Belgium, Skytrax
World Airport Awards are the industry’s most extensive air traveller-based awards, with the survey of airport customers conducted between July 2009 and March 2010.
Munich Airport CEO, Dr Michael Kerkloh sees the enormous esteem accorded to Munich Airport as "an impressive affirmation of the
joint efforts of the airport operating company, the airlines and all of the other partners working in Munich. In thanking the organizer, the airport
CEO had special words of praise for the outstanding team spirit of the Munich Airport family. Despite the global economic crisis and the turmoil in
the aviation industry we have succeeded in upholding Munich Airport's excellent standards of service. This amazing recognition from our passengers is the best motivation for continuing on our successful path."
Edward Plaisted, Chairman of Skytrax said: "This is a fantastic repeat performance by Munich airport in being named Europe's Best
Airport for 2010, and is clear testimony of their success in delivering an enjoyable and stress free airport experience for their customers.
On a global basis, Munich airport moves up to 4th position in the world, having ranked fifth in 2009. At a time when competitive standards between
airports around the world are becoming even tougher, it is pleasing to see Munich maintaining their status as one of the World's best airports, and of course the best in Europe."
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MUNICH AIRPORT WINS THE BEST AIRPORT IN EUROPE AWARD |
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Dr Michael Kerkloh, CEO Munich Airport (right)
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Mr Edward Plaisted, Skytrax (left) |
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Munich Airport |
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Zurich Airport |
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport |
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THE SKYTRAX WORLD AIRPORT AWARDS
The World Airport Awards™ are based on the results from 9.8 million
questionnaires completed by 100 different nationality of airline passengers in 2009/2010, covering more than 210 airports worldwide.
The survey evaluates traveller experiences across 39
different airport service and product factors - from check-in, arrivals,
transfer through to departure at the gate. Operating since 1999, the
survey is held in highest esteem for its clarity of process and rigorously
applied rules of complete independence.
Any further enquiries should be directed to:
Mr Peter Miller
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Marketing Director
SKYTRAX RESEARCH
E-mail:
miller@airlinequality.com
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